Maintenance Road, an unsealed road originally provided access to the old pipeline that once distributed water from the dam.
Wainuiomata: Photos
Photos of Wainuiomata sorted chronologically by date.
Documenting Wainuiomata with an ever growing collection of photos. This includes locations such as the town centre, suburbs, landscapes, coastline, rivers, and reserves.
Photo articles are dated by the age of the main photo or the main subject rather than when the article was written. This places the photos in a timeline. Some photos date back to the 1800s. We either have permission to show these old photos or they have no copyright. Modern photos on the site were taken by David Johnson unless otherwise specified.
Feel free to ask a question in the comments below about any photo displayed in this website.
View of Richard Prouse Park on the western side of the Wainuiomata River with a water pipe just visible...
Cliff Pool, also known as Black Pool, is located at Richard Prouse Park, where the Wainuiomata River splits the...
Hair Street branches off Moores Valley Road near The Village. Despite its proximity to shops, the street feels secluded.
Pylons near the top of Wainuiomata Hill show the location of the ECNZ Power Pylon Track where you can...
Homedale Road is named after Homedale, the oldest area in Wainuiomata. The name signifies a house located in a...
Learn about the northern section of Moores Valley in Wainuiomata, a seldom visited area which is earmarked for high...
Near the top of Moores Valley is this small field where someone has planted a bus stop sign. Photo...
On a bright winter day at Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata, the clear, crisp air creates ideal conditions for...
Looking west at a wetland on the valley floor of Reservoir Valley. This area, near the start of Sledge...
This recently discovered rusted object has an uncertain purpose, but it could be a log dolly used for moving...
A concrete wall aligns part of the Wainuiomata River in Reservoir Valley. Situated on the northern side with Reservoir...
Moores Valley Road connects the oldest shopping area to a valley that epitomises the rural charm of Wainuiomata.
Wainuiomata has emerged as the most leak-prone suburb in the Wellington region, according to recent data from Wellington Water.
A new extension track has been created in Hine Road Recreation Reserve by the Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Evening light bathing Nikau Creek Valley in Wainuiomata Regional Park. This valley has a short walking track alongside a...
Swingbridge Pool as the name suggests, is located near a swing bridge. It’s also known as Ford Pool due...
Ultimate Pool as the name suggests, is considered by many to be the best natural swimming hole in Wainuiomata.
A calm winter day at Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata. With no wind, the area often becomes quite foggy,...
Looking at Nikau Creek Valley in Wainuiomata Regional Park, as seen on a foggy winter day. Within this valley...
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.